Why Does it Matter Who Rules a Nation?

Module 1-Performance Task

You will be writing an Compare and Contrast Composition that compares the differing philosophies that were in play when a new nation was formed after the Revolutionary War in which the British Colonies won there independence from Great Britain. The confederation of states would have failed in its form of governance and needed to be upgraded to a more unifying model. Several political intellectuals shared there ideas that led to the formation of the United States that would be governed by the Constitution.

Be sure to include the following in your essay portion of the performance task:

• One example, from each document, that demonstrates how best to govern a nation
• One example, from each document, that demonstrates how these ideas are still applicable to today's society.

After you complete the essay, you will turn it into SLATE for your teacher to review and if need help you revise it, so that you meet the needed skills. Review the rubric below to see which skills you are working on in this performance task, and to see how you will be scored.